Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

MDB Health Services in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents in long-term care facilities in the Fayetteville area.

This part-time position offers standard business hours with collaboration from a multidisciplinary team, focusing on high-quality, compassionate mental health care for residents.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with PMH specialization.
• Current Arkansas NP license.
• AANP/ANCC certification and DEA license.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (PMHNP)

Nurse Practitioner license (Arkansas)

DEA license

AANP/ANCC certification

Job description

MDB Health Services provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 13 years, we have built a strong reputation among both clinicians and long-term care communities by going above and beyond to help facilities provide the best possible healthcare to their residents while remaining people-first in everything we do.

MDB Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Fayetteville, Arkansas area.

• Employment type: Part-time
• Schedule: Standard business hours

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualification
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Arkansas
• Additional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles